Myths of Addiction sets the record straight, debunking some of the most commonly held...
AIR DATE 6/17/06
When it comes to addiction to alcohol and other drugs, it seems everyone has an opinion. Yet not all opinions are necessarily based in fact. Many people harbor long-standing misconceptions about both the nature and treatment of addiction. Myths of Addiction sets the record straight, debunking some of the most commonly held myths and misconceptions. A panel of addiction experts, including William Moyers, son of journalist Bill Moyers and Dr. Marvin Seppala, Chief Medical Officer and Hazelden author, and Betty Davis-Reynolds, an ordained minister help separate the fact from the fiction about this chronic illness, and offer hope for recovery.